Recent content by coloradomom

They very well could be sick & tired of being land locked.

I was originally just asking about active duty because I didn't understand what his service requirements would be. I'm hoping first of all, he gets accepted, then second, can get a job on a ship. I think he's going to love the whole experience and learn so much, I just hope he gets in. I...

Jasperdog - Thanks for the apology. Actually USMMA is his first choice. I was inquiring because I was confused what kind of service obligation he'd have. I'm not military so I don't understand the lingo and came to this site to get some questions answered. Not to upset anyone.:wink:

Thanks KP2001 - It says right in the USMMA catalog that the kids have a service obligation after graduation, so it was a reasonable question. I appreciate your post.:smile:

Rkymtnkp - Congrats! to a fellow Coloradoan. We're still waiting for the Fedex truck.

I agree KPMarineopsdad. Jasperdog - How does a 17 year old know what he's going to do, I was just asking a question.

Okay, thanks now I understand. I was getting a little worried that my son could only be in the reserves and I know he wouldn't like that. He would like to be a Navy Seal, SWCC or something like that. Of course, I think being a Merchant Marine officer would be good, maybe he'll like that...

In the USMMA catalog under service obligation it says graduates can be a commissioned officer on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or NOAA but then it says apply for and accept, if tendered, an appt. as a commissioned officer in the reserves of the U.S. Armed forces for 8 years. So, I'm...

I was just wondering, after graduating from the USMMA could my son join any military branch he wanted? Also, would he be guaranteed to be an officer in active duty? Thank you.

Okay thank you Luigi. I was just wondering. :wiggle:

Roy, do you know what kind of admission's programs they pay airfare for? Thanx.

Someone told me that USCGA was paying for he & his son's airfare to visit USCGA.

I was just curious if USCGA readily pays for a potential cadet's airfare to visit their campus? :confused:

Thank you again, Major Hanak. Actually my son received an info packet from NMMI today. I will call Capt. Lauritzen on Monday. Appreciate your help.:thumb:

To Major Hanak I just read your post and it looks like my son applied to NMMI too soon. I wanted to make sure he would get in, I didn't realize it would be confusing for your school. Will the Admissions Office at NMMI hold his application and attachments until they hear if he gets sponsored...